Fitchburg State To Hosts Seventh Annual ICFCU Shootout
FITCHBURG, Mass. – The Fitchburg State ice hockey team will open their 2015-16 season hosting the seventh annual IC Federal Credit Union Shootout this Friday, October 30th.
Falcons to open 2015-16 season on Friday, October 30th at 8pm
FITCHBURG, Mass. – The Fitchburg State ice hockey team will open their 2015-16 season hosting the seventh annual IC Federal Credit Union Shootout this Friday, October 30th.
Fitchburg State is teaming up with the IC Federal Credit Union (ICFCU) and is set to host one of the most elite New England ice hockey tournaments this fall. The ICFCU has been a local banking provider since 1928 and has been consistently dedicating itself to the Fitchburg community. The ICFCU has become one of the largest credit unions in the state of Massachusetts.
Fitchburg State will kick-off the four-team classic on Friday as teams from Wentworth, Southern Maine and Worcester State battle in the two-day tournament.
The seventh annual ICFCU Shootout opens Friday night with Wentworth and Worcester State squaring off at 5:00 pm, while the Falcons will entertain the University of Southern Maine at 8:00 pm in first round action. On Saturday, Southern Maine will take on Worcester State at 1:00 pm, while Fitchburg State hosts the Leopards of Wentworth at 4:00 pm to close out tournament play.
"We are extremely pleased to partner with the IC Federal Credit Union for the seventh annual shootout", said head hockey coach, Dean Fuller. "It is a great opportunity to give the Fitchburg community a great hockey tournament."
Friday night will also be the second annual "Spook the Civic Center", where fans are encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes. Prizes and giveaways will be given out during the second game of the night. Follow Fitchburg State athletics on social media, using the #FearTheFlock.